Miss Russia 2026

Miss Russia is the national pageant selecting Russia's titleholder. The competition has historically been one of the most high-profile national pageants in the world, with Russian women achieving significant success at Miss Universe and Miss World over the decades. However, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian delegates have faced bans and restricted access to major international pageants. The domestic competition continues to be held and Russian women continue to compete at some international events, though access to the major circuits including Miss Universe and Miss World remains limited at the time of writing. Miss Russia remains a significant domestic title with considerable media coverage inside Russia.

Applications are made through the Miss Russia Organization's official channels. Candidates must be Russian nationals within the eligible age range. The competition involves regional selections across Russia's vast territory leading to a national final.

Miss Russia has been held since 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and quickly became one of the world's most glamorous national pageants. Russian women have won Miss Universe and Miss World and Russian titleholders were consistently ranked among the most competitive internationally throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The post-2022 geopolitical situation has significantly altered the competition's international participation.